Why does the sky look yellow during a wildfire?
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The sky almost always takes on a yellow hue during wildfire season. But why does that happen? Continue reading
Air Quality Health Index
IN PICTURES: Smoke smothers Calgary, air quality jumps off the charts
Thursday evening, the air quality health index in Calgary jumped from a 4 to 10 in a matter of three hours. By Friday morning, the AQHI had launched off the charts and to a score of 18. Continue reading
Friday’s air quality forecast for Alberta amid wildfires
Special air quality statements remained in place for much of the province on Friday, as smoke from the northern Alberta wildfires made its way south. Continue reading
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Business as usual for Lethbridge workers amid air quality advisory
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Effects of the wildfires burning in northern Alberta are being felt in southern portions of the province, and Lethbridge residents are experiencing poor air quality. Continue reading
Special air quality statement covers nearly all Alberta due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada issued special air quality statements from the Edmonton region all to the northern tip of the province due to smoke from the wildfires. Continue reading
Wildfire leads to mandatory evacuation order near Mackenzie County campground
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for more areas of Mackenzie County Wednesday as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn south of High Level. Continue reading
Smoke from Alberta wildfires drifts into Okanagan
Hazy skies could remain in the region for the next few days, according to experts. Continue reading
Saskatchewan weather outlook: smoke slides into Sask. on Tuesday
30 degree heat possible this week as smoke from fires in northern Alberta slides into Saskatoon’s and Regina’s weather forecast. Continue reading
High Level working on re-entry plan but no set date amid out-of-control wildfire: mayor
A remote northern Alberta community was put on evacuation alert due to a new wildfire, as crews further northwest continue to battle the High Level fire. Continue reading
Emergency financial assistance coming to High Level wildfire evacuees with wind set to shift Sunday
Starting Sunday, people forced out of High Level and surrounding northern Alberta communities by a 9,925-square-kilometre wildfire will be able to apply for emergency financial aid from the province. Continue reading